[chirp_users] Yaesu FT8900R Cloning
Hi everyone,
Windows 10 computer
I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time)
I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual)
I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set"
Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports.
Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated
Joe
You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to.
73
DR
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote:
Hi everyone,
Windows 10 computer
I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time)
I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual)
I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set"
Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports.
Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated
Joe _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea@arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
Use Device Manager to see what comm port you are connected to. Unplug and plug back in your cable, the one you are using will disappear and come back. Next, check the driver and cable model name. If it shows you are using a Prolific cable, roll back your driver to 3.2.0.0.
When you are going thru the clone process, always read the radio first, modify your file, then write to the radio. When the instructions says to push the Set button, it is the fastest push you can do and release, don’t press too long.
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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On Sep 7, 2020, at 14:41, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:
You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to.
73
DR
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote: Hi everyone,
Windows 10 computer
I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time)
I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual)
I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set"
Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports.
Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated
Joe _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea@arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
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Thank you very much quick response. It is very much appreciated
I am using an FTDI chipsets table that I purchased from one of our fellow amateur colleagues.
I will try your suggestion in the morning and let you know how it goes. Assuming it goes well, you win the lottery
joe
On September 7, 2020 2:52 PM Jardy via chirp_users <chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote: Use Device Manager to see what comm port you are connected to. Unplug and plug back in your cable, the one you are using will disappear and come back. Next, check the driver and cable model name. If it shows you are using a Prolific cable, roll back your driver to 3.2.0.0. When you are going thru the clone process, always read the radio first, modify your file, then write to the radio. When the instructions says to push the Set button, it is the fastest push you can do and release, don’t press too long. Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent by....Oh look!! Pretty lights!! > > On Sep 7, 2020, at 14:41, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea@arrl.net> wrote:>> > You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to.73 DR On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe < joe@joeshapley.com mailto:joe@joeshapley.com > wrote: > > > Hi everyone,Windows 10 computer I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time) I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual) I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set" Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports. Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated Joe _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea@arrl.net mailto:n1ea@arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com > > _______________________________________________chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to Jardy at jardy72@yahoo.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com > _______________________________________________chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to joe Shapley at joe@joeshapley.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
Thank you for your response.
i do select the serial port (com port).
I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I just plug it in to the USB on the computer
thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy
joe
On September 7, 2020 2:39 PM D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea@arrl.net> wrote: You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to. 73 DR On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe < joe@joeshapley.com mailto:joe@joeshapley.com > wrote: > > Hi everyone,Windows 10 computer I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time) I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual) I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set" Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports. Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated Joe _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea@arrl.net mailto:n1ea@arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com > _______________________________________________chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to joe Shapley at joe@joeshapley.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote:
Thank you for your response.
i do select the serial port (com port).
I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I just plug it in to the USB on the computer
thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy
joe
Joe,
You don't select a USB port. The radio uses serial communications. The programming cable has a chip inside that when used with the appropriate device driver installed in the Windows operating system, creates a virtual serial port (COM port) for the programming software to connect to. Follow the advice provided by Jardy in an earlier reply.
Jim KC9HI
Morning, I find using the Yaesu software is better than CHIRP.
73 Rodney
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 8:52 PM Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote:
Thank you for your response.
i do select the serial port (com port).
I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I
just plug it in to the USB on the computer
thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy
joe
Joe,
You don't select a USB port. The radio uses serial communications. The programming cable has a chip inside that when used with the appropriate device driver installed in the Windows operating system, creates a virtual serial port (COM port) for the programming software to connect to. Follow the advice provided by Jardy in an earlier reply.
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Yaesu does not have software. Are you referring to RT Systems software?
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 05:21, RODNEY MATHIS ko4aie@gmail.com wrote:
Morning, I find using the Yaesu software is better than CHIRP. 73Rodney On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 8:52 PM Jim Unroe rock.unroe@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote:
Thank you for your response.
i do select the serial port (com port).
I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I just plug it in to the USB on the computer
thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy
joe
Joe,
You don't select a USB port. The radio uses serial communications. The programming cable has a chip inside that when used with the appropriate device driver installed in the Windows operating system, creates a virtual serial port (COM port) for the programming software to connect to. Follow the advice provided by Jardy in an earlier reply.
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I have managed to upload from radio and the frequencies show on the screen. But the screen is greyed out how do I access to manually input new channels?
Vic. G4SKK
On 8 Sep 2020, at 13:26, Jardy Dawson via chirp_users chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote:
Yaesu does not have software. Are you referring to RT Systems software?
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On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 05:21, RODNEY MATHIS <ko4aie@gmail.com mailto:ko4aie@gmail.com> wrote:
Morning, I find using the Yaesu software is better than CHIRP.
73 Rodney
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 8:52 PM Jim Unroe <rock.unroe@gmail.com mailto:rock.unroe@gmail.com> wrote: On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM joe <joe@joeshapley.com mailto:joe@joeshapley.com> wrote:
Thank you for your response.
i do select the serial port (com port).
I will I’ll have to research as I have never selected a USB port. I just plug it in to the USB on the computer
thanks again...stay safe and stay healthy
joe
Joe,
You don't select a USB port. The radio uses serial communications. The programming cable has a chip inside that when used with the appropriate device driver installed in the Windows operating system, creates a virtual serial port (COM port) for the programming software to connect to. Follow the advice provided by Jardy in an earlier reply.
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Sorry, you select the COM port that connects to your USB device.
You have a USB to serial COM port adapter and it connects to your computer. If you unplug it, you can see the COM port disappear when you unplug the USB cable, plug it back in, and make note of the COM port used.
Sorry, I goofed on the answer,
73
David
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 17:39 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:
You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to.
73
DR
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote:
Hi everyone,
Windows 10 computer
I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time)
I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual)
I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set"
Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports.
Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated
Joe _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea@arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
I am using a IMac I am having trouble getting to the page to upload my frequencies to Chirp. I have downloaded Chirp, then I get to a page that says do you wish to donate. Where do I go from there?
Vic UK
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On 8 Sep 2020, at 07:56, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote:
Sorry, you select the COM port that connects to your USB device.
You have a USB to serial COM port adapter and it connects to your computer. If you unplug it, you can see the COM port disappear when you unplug the USB cable, plug it back in, and make note of the COM port used.
Sorry, I goofed on the answer,
73
David
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020, 17:39 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. n1ea@arrl.net wrote: You have to select the USB port that your radio is connected to.
73
DR
On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 5:28 PM joe joe@joeshapley.com wrote: Hi everyone,
Windows 10 computer
I am trying to clone the Yaesu FT8900R (this is the first time)
I use CHIRP and I follow the CHIRP instructions (same as in Yaesu manual)
I turn on the radio, go to F6 "clone start", then push "set"
Nothing happens...after a few seconds, I get error message stating it could not find the item location (com port). Tried several times on all four active ports.
Checked "device manager" and the four ports are active and well
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated
Joe _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to D.J.J. Ring, Jr. at n1ea@arrl.net To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com
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